mitt romney and running mate paul ryan are off to fishersville, virginia, for an event featuring country music crooner trace adkins. >>> the american gas association will discuss the outlook for winter heating and fuel ahead of the upcoming winter season. last year natural gas bills were some of the lowest in years due to increased supplies and exceptionally warm weather. >>> and happy birthday to actress susan sarandon. she turns 66 today. >>> all day long you can stay on top of the very latest developments in those stories and others as they break on msnbc. and tonight be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> and, finally, here's a look at what's coming up later this morning on the "today" show. after last night's fiery presidential debate, senior advisors to the obama and romney campaigns are live with a look at what's next in the race. >>> and a bus monitor whose video of being bullied went viral will be live with details of her anti-bullying foundation. >>> and now keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports, and more. i'm lynn berry. thank